Casual Support Workers

About the Role:

You are a highly motivated and compassionate Support Worker with full and flexible availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster that includes sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays. Join our team in a casual capacity, with the potential to move to a permanent part time role for the right candidate.

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing personalised care and support tailored to their unique needs and goals. Your dedication and commitment will contribute significantly to creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Benefits of working with Aruma

• Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
• Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night.
• Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples' lives within a values-driven organisation.
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality support services to customers with disabilities.
• Assisting clients in their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility, and skill development.
• Promoting community integration and supporting clients in accessing social and recreational activities.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised support plans.
• Encouraging independence and empowering clients to achieve their personal goals.
• Advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.

About You:

• Certificate III in Community Serv or Equivalent ideal or willing to obtain.
• 6 months experience required—ideal for candidates ready to learn on the job, with buddy shifts provided for support.
• Require high level of fitness for manual handling.
• Have as much availability as possible, both sleepovers and active nights (must be able to work nights) and must be able to workday shifts during the weekend.
• Possess or willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC).
• Possess or willing to obtain a Working With Child Check (WWCC)
• Successfully complete the NDIS Quality, Safety & You module.
• Hold a current and valid CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Have a full driver's licence.
• Have valid work rights.
• Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.
• Empathetic and compassionate, with a keen understanding of diverse experiences.
• Excellent communication skills to be the voice that resonates with others.
• Enthusiastic team player, eager to collaborate and inspire.

Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply Your valuable insights will enrich our advocacy efforts and foster a more inclusive world.

About Us:

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

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Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.